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<p>[QUOTE="Sandra, post: 2743836, member: 3335"]There is a non-methylene chloride product available that I have found highly effective in removing paint and varnish from any surface, especially highly carved items such as your sconces and detailed work in cast iron planter. </p><p>The company is called Regents E-Z Way Paint and Varnish Remover, they are located in Washington State and will ship. They have a website you could google for the information. </p><p>I have found the process quite simple, just spray the product on the surface, encase the item in a heavy-duty plastic bag and let the stripper do the work. After most of the finish has been removed, I get into the crevices with a regular paintbrush with the bristles trimmed down to about half an inch.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sandra, post: 2743836, member: 3335"]There is a non-methylene chloride product available that I have found highly effective in removing paint and varnish from any surface, especially highly carved items such as your sconces and detailed work in cast iron planter. The company is called Regents E-Z Way Paint and Varnish Remover, they are located in Washington State and will ship. They have a website you could google for the information. I have found the process quite simple, just spray the product on the surface, encase the item in a heavy-duty plastic bag and let the stripper do the work. After most of the finish has been removed, I get into the crevices with a regular paintbrush with the bristles trimmed down to about half an inch.[/QUOTE]
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